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General Discussion => Talk Zone => Topic started by: Navin R Johnson on June 18, 2012, 11:06:34 pm
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Just back from the game, snapped this picture
http://i47.tinypic.com/x98yh.jpg
freshly welded brackets for some new signage video board?
Looks like it is gonna hide the train for 80% of its "trip."
I for one welcome our new huge signage overlords.
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Just back from the game, snapped this picture
http://i47.tinypic.com/x98yh.jpg
freshly welded brackets for some new signage video board?
Looks like it is gonna hide the train for 80% of its "trip."
I for one welcome our new huge signage overlords.
As a fan of the Bullpen Boxes, I would gladly welcome a screen I could see.
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Looks to me like it's going to be some sort of banners or ads. If the bottom three brackets are to support a video board of some kind, what is the smaller top one for?
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These brackets are in the same approximate place that signage for the All Star Game was placed in 2004. I would expect nothing more than signage.
I have heard a rumor that MMPUS is going to be "in line" for another ASG sooner than normal as part of the agreement to change leagues, but I doubt this has anything to do with that.
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I have heard a rumor that MMPUS is going to be "in line" for another ASG sooner than normal as part of the agreement to change leagues, but I doubt this has anything to do with that.
Worst. Reacharound. Ever.
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something to do with the al? the new astros channel?
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These brackets are in the same approximate place that signage for the All Star Game was placed in 2004. I would expect nothing more than signage.
I have heard a rumor that MMPUS is going to be "in line" for another ASG sooner than normal as part of the agreement to change leagues, but I doubt this has anything to do with that.
The ASG signage was much smaller and much less intrusive than this.
http://www.freewebs.com/realfenway/Minute%20Maid%20Roof%202.JPG
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Worst. Reacharound. Ever.
It worked for David Stern.
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It worked for David Stern.
And not for the Rockets. QED.
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Actually... the new Comcast Rockets/Astros channel may just be it.
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I was hoping that maybe a new video board got "lost" in transit for Crane Global.... Or maybe Jim was drunk and playing on eBay. Sounds like it is going to be signage though. I would imagine we will learn exactly what it is pretty soon.
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That's gonna be some big ass signage
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Fine by me as long as they get rid of the fowl poles.
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That's gonna be some big ass signage
Kind of off-track a little here, but I volunteer to run the video projection at church every once and a while. The person who was originally assigned to run the media program was not the best person they could have chosen (IMHO of course). One thing that this person did not like about my work was the way I used stylistic fonts to project messages for the announcements and music. Apparently, having a projection of 120' (almost a full back wall of screen space) is not enough clarity for this person. They also wanted "big fonts" every time. "Big fonts?" I asked. "Yes, make the fonts fill the screen!" - media director. "Seriously?" - me. "Yes, do it!" - media director. So the next week I did it to appease them and man, oh man, I felt bad for doing it too. It hit every nerve in my creative bones to have to go Gallery Furniture type of billboard announcement with a big arse "SALE" splashed across the screen. So I begged to meet with the media director after the service to ask again if this was really what was wanted.
"Yes, absolutely" was the reply. "Do you mind me asking who said this was the preferred style for video projection?" - me. "Well, no one, it's just my preference. You see, I took my five year old son and sat him on the back row one day and projected several screen with different font styles and sizes. I told him to tell me what the screen said and nothing worked until we got to this larger, bold, san serif font. Now do you see?" - media director. "Yes, you're nuts!" - me, smiling to let them know I was kidding... sorta.
A month later, the person resigned because of the complaints the church was receiving for the odd ways we were projecting on-screen. One comment was "I really like how Noe did it that one Sunday... why can't we do it that way from now on?" We do now and the media director now is the same guy who complained the loudest (our young adult pastor).
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CSN
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Kind of off-track a little here, but I volunteer to run the video projection at church every once and a while. The person who was originally assigned to run the media program was not the best person they could have chosen (IMHO of course). One thing that this person did not like about my work was the way I used stylistic fonts to project messages for the announcements and music. Apparently, having a projection of 120' (almost a full back wall of screen space) is not enough clarity for this person. They also wanted "big fonts" every time. "Big fonts?" I asked. "Yes, make the fonts fill the screen!" - media director. "Seriously?" - me. "Yes, do it!" - media director. So the next week I did it to appease them and man, oh man, I felt bad for doing it too. It hit every nerve in my creative bones to have to go Gallery Furniture type of billboard announcement with a big arse "SALE" splashed across the screen. So I begged to meet with the media director after the service to ask again if this was really what was wanted.
I didn't know my boss worked at your church. He has issues about fonts and clarity as well on large formats such as banners and displays. Meanwhile I have a degree in design and have been studying art most of my life but what do I know?
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I didn't know my boss worked at your church. He has issues about fonts and clarity as well on large formats such as banners and displays. Meanwhile I have a degree in design and have been studying art most of my life but what do I know?
+1
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I didn't know my boss worked at your church. He has issues about fonts and clarity as well on large formats such as banners and displays. Meanwhile I have a degree in design and have been studying art most of my life but what do I know?
I've never had a client tell me to make the logo smaller. I start so ridiculously small that when we meet in the middle it's usually just right.
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Tried asking Footer on her facebook page...
Can't say anything about it yet but there will be an explanation coming from the team in the near future. Thanks!
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Tried asking Footer on her facebook page...
Maybe they'll have giant twitter feeds out there.
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Maybe they'll have giant twitter feeds out there.
You know that it'll involve a new sponsor and more advertisements. They need the money because the gate isn't there.
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They need the money because the gate isn't there.
But if a giant billboard fell in the woods, and nobody was there to hear it...
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But if a giant billboard fell in the woods, and nobody was there to hear it...
That's a sound question, bro.
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That's a sound question, bro.
And when it falls, that will be a (on the) ground question, bro.
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Worst. Reacharound. Ever.
New video screen to show Rangers games live from Arlington. Otherwise AL West games during the final innings. The indoctrination begins now.
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New video screen to show Rangers games live from Arlington. Otherwise AL West games during the final innings. The indoctrination begins now.
Well played, sir.
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New video screen to show Rangers games live from Arlington. Otherwise AL West games during the final innings. The indoctrination begins now.
We are at war with Seattle. We have always been at war with Seattle.
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We are at war with Seattle Oakland. We have always been at war with Seattle Oakland.
Soon we'll see 1986 baseball cards circulating with the Astros' DH.
On a related note, what is former "journalist" Justice doing for FYB these days?
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Soon we'll see 1986 baseball cards circulating with the Astros' DH.
On a related note, what is former "journalist" Justice doing for FYB these days?
Reaping the benefits of his hit pieces on Crane. I saw him on the MLB network once. Thankfully, they haven't invited the fucker back, as far as I know.
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Reaping the benefits of his hit pieces on Crane. I saw him on the MLB network once. Thankfully, they haven't invited the fucker back, as far as I know.
Couldn't happen to a nicer fella.
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On a related note, what is former "journalist" Justice doing for FYB these days?
Head bobbing.
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Head bobbing.
Still?!
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We are at war with Seattle. We have always been at war with Seattle.
Not always. (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SLSqIrzLL._SL500_.jpg)
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Luhnow was asked about it in his chat yesterday:
Ashitaka: What is going on with the construction in left field? Or at the least can you tell us when we might expect information about it to be revealed?
JL: I believe the cover story of Sports Business Daily covered the story. There will be a release soon so stay tuned…
SBD front page says:
As part of Astros' $40M community program, 12 major corporate partners will see their names on a new sign at Minute Maid Park.
Along with this story:
https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2012/06/26/Franchises/Astros.aspx (needs subscription)
and this image:
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/~/media/EDA1E15A228C4D5DA8ECDBCC874416B8.ashx
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That's hideous.
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New targets.
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That's hideous.
plus-fucking-one
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Awful. What a terrible eyesore that's going to be. Really disappointing.
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Awful. What a terrible eyesore that's going to be. Really disappointing.
Also, why would you pay for signage in a park that no one goes to?
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I prefer the pumpkin train.
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http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/~/media/EDA1E15A228C4D5DA8ECDBCC874416B8.ashx
WOOF. That is some ugly, clumsy shit right there. I guess Crane's not a big fan of the train or the playoff pennants, since both are partly blocked.
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Way to undo the goodwill from the draft, guys.
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and you guys bitch about the fowl poles..
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ugh
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and you guys bitch about the fowl poles..
Just because something more hideous came along doesn't mean they're not hideous.
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I was afraid of something awful like this.
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I was afraid of something awful like this.
Afraid? I called it earlier in this thread. The new ownership is strapped for cash, as the gate isn't getting it done right now. Expect more of this to happen.
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WOOF. That is some ugly, clumsy shit right there. I guess Crane's not a big fan of the train or the playoff pennants, since both are partly blocked.
Those NL playoff pennants belong to bygone era. Only "long time" fans care about club history and we'll die sooner than all of the awesome new DH charged fans the club will acquire during those late-night games against bitter rival Seattle.
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Those NL playoff pennants belong to bygone era. Only "long time" fans care about club history and we'll die sooner than all of the awesome new DH charged fans the club will acquire during those late-night games against bitter rival Seattle.
Would it hurt them to move the pennants down a bit? I don't give a fuck about the train being blocked.
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They should go for the full cheese and cover the fences with advertisements.
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They should go for the full cheese and cover the fences with advertisements.
+1 And while they're at it, why not chairback ads?
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+1 And while they're at it, why not chairback ads?
I want the entire outfield grass spray-painted with ads. At least Milo and DoRay could then give us some idea of where the ball landed.
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I want the entire outfield grass spray-painted with ads. At least Milo and DoRay could then give us some idea of where the ball landed.
Why not? They'll have mound sponsors, first pitch throw out sponsors, base sponsors and a home plate sponsor. I see it all coming. Crane not only hired a director of decision sciences, he's hired a marketing whore who is probably taking his or her bidding from a lender.
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Why not? They'll have mound sponsors, first pitch throw out sponsors, base sponsors and a home plate sponsor. I see it all coming. Crane not only hired a director of decision sciences, he's hired a marketing whore who is probably taking his or her bidding from a lender.
Are there any rules in MLB against uniform sponsors?
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Padding can be sponsored by Dr. Brown Hand Center.
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Padding can be sponsored by Dr. Brown Hand Center.
At first I read that as "paddling and chortled out loud. Given Dr. Brown's past spousal behavior though, he'd be a perfect sponsor for paddling.
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At first I read that as "paddling and chortled out loud. Given Dr. Brown's past spousal behavior though, he'd be a perfect sponsor for paddling.
Dr Brown's Hand Center - all the protection you need
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Spikes and Stars should become a community sponsor. If someone will take up a collection I'll give $20.
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Spikes and Stars should become a community sponsor. If someone will take up a collection I'll give $20.
If one of those signs could be rented for the remainder of 2012 and all of 2013 with nothing more on it than FYB, I would contribute at least $200.
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Wow. Fucking ugly. First thing from Crane I've truly hated.
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Aaaaaand... it's official. (http://footer.mlblogs.com/2012/06/27/astros-announce-community-leaders-program-and-explain-the-structure-in-left-field/)
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"The Citgo sign that used to hang in that area will be moved closer to center field. Citgo and the Astros have renewed their partnership for three years, and a larger sign will go up in the near future."
Let's just wipe out the view of the skyline altogether.
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Completely ridiculous. I understand needing ad revenue, but the placement is absolutely horrendous. smh
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The penants will be moved somewhere even more inconspicuous.
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The penants will be moved somewhere even more inconspicuous.
Like a dumpster?
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Really wish they would have done of their typical focus groups for this. They might as well put a fowl pole on the flag pole in the middle of center field, too.
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Maybe this will lead to getting rid of the train in the near future.
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Wow. Fucking ugly. First thing from Crane I've truly hated.
err, this list starts with the letters "A" and "L" for me
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Reading the article it says it a tribute to the partners involved in an 18 million dollar community service project. No revenue.
That being said, surely there had to be a better option.
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Maybe this will lead to getting rid of the train in the near future.
Silver lining!
Reading the article it says it a tribute to the partners involved in an 18 million dollar community service project. Not ads.
A tribute that consists of their logos placed so prominently and obnoxiously that everyone between here and Galveston will see them. Not ads in the slightest.
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Silver lining!
A tribute that consists of their logos placed so prominently and obnoxiously that everyone between here and Galveston will see them. Not ads in the slightest.
no revenue though
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Silver lining!
A tribute that consists of their logos placed so prominently and obnoxiously that everyone between here and Galveston will see them. Not ads in the slightest.
If it's community service, and tax deductible, I could be talked into $30.
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Bless those kind souls at Halliburton.
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Reading the article it says it a tribute to the partners involved in an 18 million dollar community service project. No revenue.
That being said, surely there had to be a better option.
Oh it is just part one of the plan. Part two is holding them up for cash after they've gotten used to the ad if they want the nice ad to *stay* there. Things are clearly going to the highest bidder these days, so no one is safe and everyone is for sale.
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Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane personally developed the plan with Houston Mayor Annise Parker, who has offered the club and its corporate partners many viable options of parks that need refurbishment.
Those two needed to consult an interior decorator of some sort. Or Ty in Tampa. Either way, this is what you get with "personally developed" pet projects.
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Speaking of the design, note that the banner ain't exactly brick red.
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"The pennants currently located on the left field wall will be moved to another location inside the ballpark."
On display in the Wayback Zone, with Niekro's nail file, Nolan's pickle jar, a framed sepia 8x10 of a pitcher batting, Julio Gotay's ham sandwich and a player piano endlessly tinkling in the background.
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"The pennants currently located on the left field wall will be moved to another location inside the ballpark."
On display in the Wayback Zone, with Niekro's nail file, Nolan's pickle jar, a framed sepia 8x10 of a pitcher batting, Julio Gotay's ham sandwich and a player piano endlessly tinkling in the background.
nice
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Way to undo the goodwill from the draft, guys.
Really?
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Or Ty in Tampa.
They did. I recommended temporary tattoos at the turnstiles.
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http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/06/27/astros-to-consider-removing-train-from-minute-maid-park/
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My takeaway from this whole thing is that Crane is considerably smarter than Drayton. (Not much of an achievement.) Had it dawned on Drayton that he could go out to left field and suck corporate cock for money he would have soft-shoed it as 'tradition' and acted surprised that anyone objected. Crane's bright enough to seek cover in the shade of a ramshackle Fifth Ward sno-cone stand.
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My takeaway from this whole thing is that Crane is considerably smarter than Drayton. (Not much of an achievement.) Had it dawned on Drayton that he could go out to left field and suck corporate cock for money he would have soft-shoed it as 'tradition' and acted surprised that anyone objected. Crane's bright enough to seek cover in the shade of a ramshackle Fifth Ward sno-cone stand.
Supposedly, the Astros aren't making anything on it. Right.
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Supposedly, the Astros aren't making anything on it. Right.
I wonder who's going to get to sponsor the other side of the sign, the side that says You stupid necks paid $10,000 to rent the roof and now you can't see shit!
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I wonder who's going to get to sponsor the other side of the sign, the side that says You stupid necks paid $10,000 to rent the roof and now you can't see shit!
They'll sell both sides of the sign, don't you know.
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I wonder who's going to get to sponsor the other side of the sign, the side that says You stupid necks paid $10,000 to rent the roof and now you can't see shit!
They'll put a giant LED screen on the other side, of course!
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next thing will be coperate sponsor of a player..can you imagine what they could get for someone of top calber..still the astros are drawing bout 13 thousand a night..could work..
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I can't decide on how to vote about removing the train. I'd still like it replaced with a giant art car.
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would it like circle the field when the astros got a home run?
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Rocket Ship.
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Rocket Ship.
Not sure if you're being facetious, but personally I am 100% in favor of this franchise shifting their motif back towards space travel. You know... actually have something to do with their namesake.
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Not sure if you're being facetious, but personally I am 100% in favor of this franchise shifting their motif back towards space travel. You know... actually have something to do with their namesake.
It might have something to do with their namesake, but nothing to do with their city anymore.
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Not sure if you're being facetious, but personally I am 100% in favor of this franchise shifting their motif back towards space travel. You know... actually have something to do with their namesake.
I'm dead serious. I think a cool retro-future space age thing would be original and look cool if done properly.
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It might have something to do with their namesake, but nothing to do with their city anymore.
Unfortunately not, but it's a historical thing. Otherwise the Steelers would need to change their name too!
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Unfortunately not, but it's a historical thing. Otherwise the Steelers would need to change their name too!
So are trains, for that matter.
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So are trains, for that matter.
Not true at all.
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i keep seeing blue shirts like in the retro stripes hope that is not the new color
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if done properly.
That's the key.
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That's the key.
And if done REALLY well it could be awesome.
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I wonder who's going to get to sponsor the other side of the sign, the side that says You stupid necks paid $10,000 to rent the roof and now you can't see shit!
Jumbotron that requires special glasses. Glasses cost 25,000 dollars. A year.
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Jumbotron that requires special glasses. Glasses cost 25,000 dollars. A year.
After you pony up $50K for a Portable Lens License.
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After you pony up $50K for a Portable Lens License.
After you pay 150K to be on the waiting list for the PLL.
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Beyond the players and the games, anymore, it's hard for me to give a shit about how they fuck up the Astros'.